Manchester to Leicester train information

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Manchester in England to Leicester in England are operated by Virgin Trains, Cross Country.

On average, the journey takes approximately 2h21m by train covering a distance of 75 miles to get to Leicester from Manchester. The duration may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change.

According to our data, the starting price to take the train in the next 30 days is £16.35. This fare is based on an adult fare and is not including the savings you can make with a discount card.

Best prices for Manchester to Leicester train tickets

from £16.35

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2h16m

Other modes of transport available

Coach

from £10.70

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4h46m

from £7.73

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3h20m

Flight

from £69.95

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13h12m

Manchester - Leicester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Leicester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Manchester to Leicester

When are the next trains to Leicester?

Departure

Arrival

Duration

Company

Today

Manchester Piccadilly17:54

Leicester 20:10

2h16m

Virgin Trains

Manchester Piccadilly18:55

Leicester 21:13

2h18m

Virgin Trains

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

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Today
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According to our data, 5 trains from Manchester to Leicester are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Manchester Leicester train is at 11:55 and the last one is at 18:55. The first and last departure times may be different on each day of the week and there may be fewer services during weekends or public holidays. Rail operators may also increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.

Manchester - Leicester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

90

60

30

£27

15

£23

7

£26

3

£32

1

£36

Same day

Days before Departure

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Leicester will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £23 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £36 for your journey. Thus, you can save 37% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Leicester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Leicester by train and find the best prices for the coming days.
Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leicester to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From

To

Price

Departure on

At

Company

Searched

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£16.35

22/06/2019

18:27

Cross Country

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£18.50

09/06/2019

19:19

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£19.60

09/06/2019

18:19

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£19.80

22/06/2019

17:42

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£19.80

25/05/2019

17:42

5 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£20.60

22/06/2019

07:05

Cross Country

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£21.10

22/06/2019

19:18

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£21.90

22/06/2019

07:18

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£21.90

22/06/2019

08:43

4 days ago

Manchester Piccadilly

Leicester

£22.60

22/06/2019

08:19

4 days ago

Best prices for the next 30 days.

Discount Manchester - Leicester train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Manchester Leicester train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Manchester Leicester ticket is £33.72 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £33.72: £88/£33.72 = 2.61. It will take you on average 3 trips from Leicester to Manchester (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 3 months for one way journey

Train Journey

Average price without railcard(1)

With a railcard 34% off(2)

Saving based on a one-way trip

Number of return trips to pay off the cost

Manchester to Leicester train

£33.72

£22.48

£11.24

2.62

(1)Average price observed over the last 3 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare